Packaging News
- Wilton unveils festive holiday packaging and icing decorations November 21, 2024 12:08 pm Packaging Gateway Baking and decorating company Wilton has launched its new limited-edition holiday packaging, marking the beginning of a series of special edition packages for the US holiday season. The new packaging design aims to capture the essence of gift-giving and …
- Berlin Packaging to acquire Rixius November 21, 2024 12:08 pm Packaging Gateway Packaging solutions supplier Berlin Packaging has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Rixius, a German rigid packaging supplier that serves the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food & beverage markets across the DACH and Benelux regions. …
- Recycle PET straps are best for post-harvest agro packaging. November 21, 2024 11:45 am Textile Value Chain PET straps are used extensively in horticulture and agriculture to efficiently bundle and secure a variety of objects, including bags of produce, crates of fruits, and bales of hay. The ability of PET straps to withstand rust is one of its main benefits, …
- Environmentally friendly packaging just as important as next-day delivery, report finds November 21, 2024 11:39 am Internet Retailing The newly published Global Sustainability 2024 report highlights that green packaging and delivery options concern consumers, retailers and the carrier industry alike. According to ConsumerX research, 79% of consumers said that it was either important or …
- Aldi removes the packaging from 12 fruits and vegetables in a bid to reduce waste - full list of items November 21, 2024 11:38 am GB News Aldi has announced its plans to trail 12 new loose fruit and vegetable items to reduce unnecessary packaging. If the trial is successful, the supermarket chain will remove an estimated 445 tonnes of packaging per year. The national sustainability director …
- Sustainability Perspectives: Flexible packaging and beyond November 21, 2024 11:27 am Packaging Europe At this year’s Fachpack, Elisabeth Skoda caught up with Wipak’s Food Division Commercial Director Michael Martin. They discussed the transformation towards more sustainability in flexible packaging, innovations, Wipak’s plans beyond flexible packaging, …
- France tackles packaging waste with new circular economy law November 21, 2024 11:05 am Packaging Gateway One of the most significant aspects of the Loi anti-gaspillage pour une économie circulaire (AGEC) is its focus on eliminating single-use plastics. By 2040, France aims to phase out these plastics entirely, with interim goals set across four phases: 2021- …
- Why shrink tunnels matter in packaging November 21, 2024 10:35 am Packaging Gateway In the world of packaging, efficiency, consistency, and speed are crucial. As consumer demand for faster delivery times and higher product quality increases, the need for reliable packaging solutions has never been greater. Shrink tunnels have emerged as …
- Over €5 million raised to upscale compostable seaweed packaging from B’Zeos November 21, 2024 10:29 am Packaging Europe To help scale up its compostable, seaweed-based packaging, B’Zeos has secured over €5 million in total raised equity and grant funding through a seed round led by Faber and supported by International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG)’s venture capital unit. …
- How can the packaging industry prepare for geopolitical uncertainties? November 21, 2024 10:29 am Packaging Europe The packaging industry faces a number of serious geopolitical-related challenges that are set to have a major impact on operations and sustainability. In this article, Laura Rainier, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, explains how these immediate and long …
